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Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
A WoMAN'S CLEVER REBUKE.

Ignatius Donnelly has charming little
wife. who Is very much attached 10 him
and who is brilliant In social life. Mrs.
Donnelly was q; northern lake resort dur
ing the summer, and week or ten days
ago couple of gentlemen came in and oc-
cupied the same table st breakfast. The
Donnelly Shakesparean theory came up
and one of the gentlemen ssked the other:
WHO is this man Dounellyt" "Oh, re-
turned the other, carelessly, hes a crank
by profession; he wrote Atlantis and Rag
narok.'" The lady said nothing. That
evening, however, in the psrlor, the gen
tlemsn who made the remark was intro
duced to Mrs. Donnelly, but her name e.
caped his ear. IS an excuse for finding
out her name he brought the conversation
round so that the question could be pu. as
to her husbands occupation The little
lsdys eyes spsrkled as she modes,ly an
swered HE Is s crsnk by profession be
wrote Atlantis and 'Ragnarok. The
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
WICHITA'S LABOR DAY.

A staff correspondent Of the Kansas City
Times from the EAGLES window took in
the great procession of the labor unions
He expected to be able to discover pointers
and features of such character as would
enable him to deal the Peerless Princes 8
terrific blast, but four miles of turn out
took the advance wind out of his sail. He
however darkly alludes to something which
is to come hereafter. We clip the follow.
ling excerpt from his long and interesting
letter which is of general character:
A brief sojourn at Wichita has afforded
me opportunities for observation which 1t
is my desire to utilize for the benefit of the
Times readers at an early date. l was so
fortunate yesterday as to witness the an
nual trades display of the Knights of La
Dor, and must confess that the demon
stratiOn disclosed fertility of ingenuity
10 the way of effective advertising that was
quite up to if not trifle in advance of the
Murdockian standard. The pageant was
thoroughly characteristic of the town and
was picturesque to a degree that might
have delighted the soul of Hogarth. 1t
embodied wonderful atfluence of color
and sound and embraced in Its imposing
length every available hoof and wheel in
the town. The disposition which prevails
in Wichita to keep its varied re
sources perpetually to the fore
should fortify the observer
against all rude surprises, and such, l had
fondly dreamed, was my state Of prepare
ton. And yet, when l saw this prosperity
so pleasantly and effectively exemplified
by the presence in the procession Of yester
day Of a hearse and garbage cart. which
bowled merily along in the wake of band
wagon. acknowledge to sudden dis
l. dgement from the fancied security of my
position. 1t would seem that when 1t
comes to question of commercial ag
grandiZement of the enterprising Wichitan
makes no more of ''the rider upon the pale
horse" than he would of small boy upon
a. Mexican burro. | think every interest in
the city was represented with the solitary
exception of the Joints" but even the
''Beerless City of the Plains was unequal
to the incongruily Of Haunting the banners
of Gambrinus In pageant headed by the
metropolitan police. But, pleasantly aside,
the display was creditable in the extreme
and reflected luster upon city whose won
derful achievements have absorbed such a
generous measure of popular attention.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

Sir John Macdonald csnnot expect 10
win much out of the Manitobans by his
pres ent course of action. He seems 10 be
deter mined to enforce their submission in
the matter of the Red river road, while the
Manit obans are equally determined to pro-
tect their interests, which leads the Globe
Democrat to remark that in this warfare
between the people who are striving to bet
ter themselves, and railroad monopoly
backed up by the dominion gov
eminent, the sympathy of Americans Is
with the Manitobans. The Dominion
premier's rei,eration that he will send out
government troops and repress these so
called rebels" is not very commendable
decision; and 1t would seem also that Eng
land could do better thsn TO use her troops
m an endeavor TO throttle the commercial
prosperity of promising province.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
LINKS AND PINS.

Only four states in the Union have more
miles of railroad than Kansas. They are
Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New
York. The latter two have only about 800
miles each more than Kansas.
The Transcontinental branch of the
Texas & Pacific railway, which runs from
Texarkana to Fort Worth by way of Bon
ham and Sherman, Is to be made the main
line, the change to take place about the LIST
of October.
The British refrigerating steamship Loeb
Friday morning. after shipping three more
cars OF beef the previous evening. She
will arrive in London In about twenty days,
after which she will set sail for Galveston
again.
Superintendent Phillips of the Gulf,
Colorado & Santa Fe railway, who has
been several days experimenting the re
pairs in the main line of the Santa Fe
caused by the recent floods In Texas
telegraphed yesterday that ST. Louis and
Kansas City lines were all in good shape,
and through travel on the Gulf, Colorado
& Santa Fe has been resumed today.
The AfchisOn, Topeka 81 Santa Fe man
agement has given to the Pullman Car
company an order for eight trains, each to
consist of seven cars-twO Pullman, two
coaches, a smoker, bagg age, and an ex-
press. These are to be finished by the
first of May next, and then will be run as
through trains from Chicago to Los An
geles Each car Is to be fitted up In the
highest style of the art known to car build
ers, and the Pullmans are to be lighted by
electricity The time from Chicago to
Los Angeles will be three and half days.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

Every new party, though there may be
nothing of 1t but mucless composed of a
half dozen disgruntled or disappointed
politicians, must have an organ. Com
monwealth.
Guess the proposition may be taken for
true, but what an anxious, waiting public
wants to know Is what's ''mucless." No.
body questions the right to coin a new
word, but the coiner of the word ''muc-
less" has no right 10 keep us in suspense as
to its meaning, 1t is presumed t be con.
nected In some way with some political
party, from the connection In which it is
nsed, but what it has to do with the poll
tician's disgruntlement or disappointedness
We are left 10 conjecture, which process is
not always satisfying. ''Mucless, "muc.
less" We giveit up.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
THE pHLrB-sTERs.

A few days ago mention was made Il
these columns of q rupture that had jus
occurred in Cuba and which at the time bi,
fair to eliminate In formidable hostility t.
the Spanish authority that rules the island
Sundays dispatches brought an account o
fight between body of fillibusters an(
one hundred and fifty Spanish troops, Oh
the Cuban coast, in which the Spaniard
were defeated and number killed by
! dynamite bombs, These fillIbusters, only
sixteen In number, we're recently recruited
at Key West by one Beriben, brother Of
an officer of the Spanish army, who two
years ago gained some notoriety as repub
lican sympathizer by resigning his commits
sion and proclaiming Cuba libre, and who
now languishes in the political prison a,
Cents, Africa. for bis pains.
The party Of sixteen above referred to
are picked men, all of whom are known tc
have previously fought and taken promi-
nent part In the wars wsged for Cuban In
dependence. They were armed with thir-
ty-three Colts repeating rifles. and each
carried 1000 rounds of ammunition. In
addition they each had two Smith g. Yves.
son revolvers, besides bowie knives and
cutlasses, and carried with them about five
hundred pounds of dynamite and a number
of bombs. They left Key West about the
LIST of September in small vessel engaged
for the hazardous undertaking.
The plan Of the band was to join other
similar bands organized In the interior of
Cuba, but who are not so well equipped,
and to at once inaugurate a terrible
system Of guerilla warfare against the
Spanish. burning plantations and kidnap-
ping and killing those whom they looked
upon as their oppressors. The dynamite
they will use to blow up the residences
and quarters of Spanish officials. Beriben,
the leader of this desperate band, is de-
scribed as follows in Key West dispatch:
He is fine specimen of manhood, stand
ing full six feet and tipping the scales at
240. He has blush eyes and a frank,
open countenance, and wears side whisk
ers. He is 50 years old, scion of q
wealthy republican family of Biscay,
Spain; has lived fifteen years in Cuba, and
spent the greater portion Of the time in
Spanish prisons on account Of his liberal
ideas and outspoken manner. He speaks
several languages, and possesses peculiar
magnetism which stamps him as born
leader. Before leaving here and during
the recent trouble between the volunteers
and regular army there, he planned to go
to that city, accompanied by chosen few,
and walking boldly into the governors
presence, kill or kidnap and spirit him
away, but the Spanish authorities got wind
of their intentions and foiled that scheme.
The object of the expedition is to inaug-
urate reign of terror among the Spanish,
and arouse the Cubans to make another
break for liberty. They are desperate men,
and though they may never accomplish
their object, are pretty certain to be heard
from again.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

While we Sre in the business of re
stricting immigration" why would 1t not be
well to include the incoming Mormons In
the list? Only few days ago half dozen
skilled workmen, abundantly able to care
for themselves and In no danger of becom-
Ing burden on any community, were re-
fused permission to land on the ground
that they were under contract to work for
some mandatory. Had they been merely
looking for work without any definite en-
gsgement they would have been all right
But on the steamer Wisconsin which ar
rived at New York on Thursday were AS
Mormons going TO Salt Lake to swell the
Pernicious ranks of the people who are
virtually at war with American ideas. OF
course they were permitted to land and 90
their way without interference.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
MGLYNN AND THE CHURCH.
GlOhaDemOcrat.

GlODe-DemOcrat.
1t would, indeed, be sad blow to Arch.
bishop Cerrigan's clerical prestige In Cath
olic circles If, as yesterdays dispatches in
innate, DR.. McGlynn's case should be re-
vived at Rome, on the ground that the
recalcitrant divine had not been given q
hearing before his accommodation The
doctors very independent attitude through
out investigation, his indifference toward
Archbishop Corrigsn's orders sum-
monipg him to appear and answer
the charges against him, and his
disinclination to talk about the case,
were never we'll understood by the bulk of
Catholics In general, and his intimate
friends in particular That his case may
not have been referred to Rome Is quite
possible, Though hardly probable If it
was not, the Doctor never was excom
municated; and his insistance on that
point will now be wildly recalled. The
Archbishop of New York is just such a
man as would, on the impulse of the mo-
ment, throw disgraced priests defence
into the waste basket. Having gone that
far, he could not well stop short Of abso
lutte expulsion. Catholic discipline Is of
the most rigid nature; indeed, 1t falls little
short of tyranny. Upon the mere state
ment of the archbishop, Pope Leo might
have passed on the case without actually
giving 1t hearing Such things having
been seen, of course. considering DR..
McGlynns position, 1t Is only reasonable to
suppose that his defense was read. But,
should he have been unjustly dealt
with, the Catholic church In
America would receive such blow as 1t
has not even dreamed Of Liberal minded
Cstholics-and there are many of them
would Justly conclude that, If excommuni
cation can be pronounced without good
and sufficient reasons, there Is no longer
any inducement for belonging to that
and general exodus would take
place. If this Is not another scheme to boom
up McGlynn stock, future developments
are sure TO be interesting.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
KANSAS KINKS.

An antelope was chased on the streets of
Eli the other day.
The State bank, of Irving, with capt.
tai of 500. OOO has secured q charter.
A new $25, 600 stone bank building now
adorns the main street of Florence
A Hartland real estate firm is negotiating
for the locating of 400 colored families in
that neigeborhood.
On the 10th instant Dodge will vote on
proposition to issue bonds for city hall
and street improvements.
The Hutchinson News is at present
making specially of elopements. 1t has
a new one to chronicle nearly every day.
Topeka has made extensive preparations
to entertain the Odd Fellows as they pass
through the city enroute to Denver today.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
A GENTLE ADMONITION.

The cities which are SO fortunate as to
strike gas are putting on good many Tugs,
SO to speak Here is Toledo celebrating its
good luck with the sky 'lurid as with a
great condagration," by reason of stand
pipes one hundred feet high, from which
poured the flame of the gas from fifty
wells. Addresses were made by ex Presi-
dent Hayes, General Ashley and others,
graduating the city on ''the most I'M
portant event In its material progress. 3"
Perhaps 1t was well that ex President
Hayes suggested to the rejoicing inhab-
itants the solemn query whether this
beautiful, this delightful, this matchless
fuel has come to stay 1t is true that he
expressed the belief that the supply upon
which Toledo depends is practically mex
haustible for long time to
come, but 1t is nevertheless quite pos.
sible that the new fuel may disappear as
suddenly as 1t came, and these exultant
cities may have to come down once more
to the level of the rest of the world, and
pay bills for gas and electric lights. This
is not written as expressive of desire for
such contipgency-Wichita has been pros
pecting for this same illuminsnt and has
not abandoned the search-but simply to
put.more fortunate places in procuring the
desired and desirable supply on their guard
against the folly of over exubersnce.
Wichita, when she shall have obtained a |
flow of the beautiful" the delightful, -
the 'matchless" fuel, will set an example |
Of propriety for the guidance of the less
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
SEDGWICK COUNTY CORN.

The secretary of the state board of agri-
cultural In his last report enumerates q
rumber of Kansas counties that will have
surplus of corn and to sell, another list
that will have about sufficient for home
consumption, setting down the rest of the
counties as being so short that they
will be compelled to purchase. In this
latter list is placed Sedgwick county. The
EAGLE does not know Secretary Sims
source of information but we desire to soy
that he misrepresents Sedgwick county,
which has fully as much. if not more, corn
than it had last year. Having outside of
our own general observation taken consid-
cradle pains to enquire into the indication
of the corn crop we are inclined to the
opinion that this years yield will exceed
that Of last. There are a
large number of fields that were
ruined by the excessive heat and drouth of
August, but such number do not constitute
to exceed one-fourth of the fields. Both
the earlier and later fields went through in
fair to good shape, while some of the very
early and some of the very latest paintings
have made enormous yields. A great many
farmers say that they never raised such
heavy corn as this year. In interviewing
farmers from different sections of the
county we find that it has been somebody
else's corn which has been cooked than the
mans interviewed. Sedgwick county will
buy no corn, but upon the other hand will
SELL We think a fair estimate of this years
crop of corn In Sedgwick county would be
three million bushels
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
THE WOMEN OF KANSAS.

A tribute to the hearts Of long ego. wri
ten in the belief that when the Master crown
His martyrs, the larger share OF the laurel
will be given the wives OF men
Oh, men heroic, noble, grand!
Who first reared homes in Kansas land,
Who dared the field, the food the fell,
That freedom in one land might dwell.
Who braved the red mans hostile knife,
And girded for a constant strife;
Who turned the furrow, titled the sod,
While treacherous foemen near thee trod.
OFT thy life currents ebb and gush.
Hath stair ed the corn with Grim son blush;
We ne'er an pay thy holy debt,
Nor shall our country soon forget
That through thy blood and tears and toll,
Thou hast b. Queathed us freedoms soil;
The school-boy at his lesson reads
The inspiring record OF thy deeds;
The artists brusb-historians pen,
Repeat thy victories DER again.
And many q marble shaft upward
VIII keep thy names for aye revered;
Old John Browns spirit march es on,
And to the oppressor criea, "Begonem
Oh, honor WE'LL those heoroes grand,
Who first reared homes on Kansas land.
But there were hearts of purest mold
Whose tale of courage neer was told,
True heroes who no armour wore,
Ye share the trials that ye bore,
Bearing with courage none the less
The savage and the wilderness,
Guarding the cabin rough and rude
While strong hands tOiled in search Of food
And waiting oft with tears that burn
For loved ones steps that ne'er return.
No pen records, 10 page hath seen
The story OF thy tortures keen,
AS heroic mother, toiling wife,
Drawing the ills Of frontier life,
Clothed with no power in church or state,
No word in worship or debate.
With faith lit brow and helping hand
They too reared homes on Kansas land,
They made their sad sci sacrifice
B-fOr. no worlds admiring eyes,
Around their path no dangers grew
So great they could not share with you.
OF mans remembrance thinking not,
Content to toll and be forgot
They had no hope in later day
Its tribute of renown would pay.
With names forgot they slumber on
While towns and counties bear "St. john
praiI les broad and free,
Swift rivers sparkling toward the sea,
Bear not these Kansas women's names, tell
not what they have done;
No artists brush-historian's pen record their
victories won.
But when the heroes of earth and time
Are numbered on Gods book sublime,
High on the roll of heavens fame
Shall shine with pure, undy,ng fame
Many Kansas womsn's name.
MRS II. E LEASE.
Read by request before the Wichita Hyptia,
Monday, Sept. 5, 1887.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

For once revenue reform In the direc-
ton of free trade and protection have
fairly crossed swords In a state campaign
In bis speech opening the Ohio campaign
on the Republican side Governor Foraker
said: THE issue in Ohio, as fixed by the
platforms, is fairly between the protec-
tOnists and the free traders" The Demo
Gratis have a tolerably clearly stated free
trade platform and If they shall have the
courage to stand squarely on it for a few
rounds they will get the awfulest pounding
from Gov. Foraker party ever received.
It's death If they do and death if they
don't.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

Few people nowadays, if asked who was
the tirst governor of Illinois would answer
Patrick Henry. Yet this is the case. An
act was passed by the authorities of Viz.
ginis in October, 111S. creating the county
OF Illinois, in the state of Virginia, which
embraced the territory now forming the
states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan
and Wisconsin. making probably the larg-
est county ever organized. exceeding the
whole of Great Britain and Ireland; and
thus the great orator of the American revo
luton, Patrick Henry, then governor of
Virginia, became the frs, governor of
Illinois.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

The Peoria Transcript quotes the remark
Of Mr. Cleveland in the World interview,
that there are no personal allurements in
the presidential office" and adds: From
this we are lead to believe that If 1t wasn't
for the salary Mr.. Cleveland would care
nothing about It," This, and the fun he
has had In twisting the tails Of the mon,
keys (mugwumpe) constitute about all the
pleasure the president has had In the
Office.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

New York Sun: No matter how much
Nr. Cleveland liked leisure In 1882, 1t Is
evident he liked to be governor great deal
more; and. no matter how much he longs
for freedom from responsibility now, 1t is
plain That be prefers the presidency to pri-
yase life. There Is good deal of humbug
n the talk of some men.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

Thirty-two per cent. increase in bank
clearings last week over the corresponding
week last year was pretty good showing
for business. That was Kansas City s
boast. Thirty seven per cent was also
pretty good, and that was Omaha's pro
portion. Still better forty eight per cent
which was set down to Peoria's credit. But
you just want to cast your eye along the
column of figures until you come 10 those
that stand opposite Wichita If you want to
see an increase as Is an increase-one hun
dred and fourteen. There is just one
Wichita. no more Nuf sed.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14
RkPU eLICAN CENTR AL COMMITTEE.

he County Central C Committeeman. elected at the
Rep~b, tca1 Con eption held on the Sid inst. will
meet in the fherifs ofrce. in the court he use In
Wkhita on Monday the 18th day OF September. 1887.
aeae'slock p. m.
Each member OF the committee is especially re
CRESTED TO attend. per nanent organization lie TO
b elected and the work OF the county campaign
outlined at this meeting By Order OF
HI TAYLOR, Chairman.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

The greatest gathering of confederate
veterans since the war is expected at Ma
con. Ga, to meet Jefferson Davis and 10
open the state fair. 1t is expected that
$4,000 old soldiers will be present and 'the
most celebrated artist In the country"
name not given, has been engaged to make
historical painting of the review by Mr.
Davis. 1t Is not considered probable that
President Cleveland will find 1t convenient
or polite to be present
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

"Where are the girls of the pasts' In
qukes newspaper poet If the poet will
hvesGgate the matter little he will find
hat the girls of the past are mostly engaged
IA span king the girls of the future.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-14

A company is being formed for the pur-
pose of running an irrigaing ditch from a
point near Coolidge through the north part
OF Hamilton, Kearney and Finney coun-
tiac
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Landmark Gone.

The old blacksmith shop at the cor
ner of Jefferson and Commerce streets
was torn down and the debris is being
removed. A good business house will
be built there at once. This old shop
was the finest business house.in Dallas
not very long ago and the builder had
great difficulty in getting to Dallas the
lumber out Of which it wits built. IL
was built in the days when pegs were
used in framing houses.
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ben Brook Robbery.

The Hughes brothers and Carter
are on trial for the Bon Brook rob-
berry to-day before Judge Burford
The HERALD cannot wait for the
courts judgment, which has not yet
been rendered. Gen. Cabell expresses
his determination to drive train rob.
bers out of Texas If other officers
over the State will aid him. He IL
highly pleased with the good work
being done by Sheriff Jones, of Leo
county, and by the. sheriff Of Harris
county. az
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Y. NJ. @. A. Notes.

A friend Of the association sent in
So day or two since entirely unso-
lcited. Such subscriptions as this
are very encouraging. A few more
names have been added to the rent
list and it is nearly up to the amount
required to provide for the rent to
January 1st, so as to allow all the reg
ular income of the association to ap-
ply toward liquidating the debt.
The ladies' auxiliary met yesterday
and adopted some plans relative to
raising funds during the fair, the
principal features of which have al
ready been set fourth in the HERALD.
The next meeting of the auxiliary
will be on Wednesday, the 2lst inst.
at $3.50 p. IN. 1t is hoped that all
members and as many friends of the
association as possible win be present.
The committee ON Rooms, Library
and Printing meet at 8 p. m. to-day.